ISHM Board Approved School Application

APPLICATION FOR
SAFETY MANAGEMENT DEGREE RECOGNITION

Submitted By

Official Name of College or University

Official Name of Department or School

Official Name of Degree

Date

Institute Degree Requirements

A graduate of a ISHM Board approved college or university, accredited by a member organization of the Council on Higher Education Accreditation, in which the degree identifies the graduate as having earned a baccalaureate (B), master (M), or doctorial (D) degree in safety, or safety related degrees as approved by the ISHM board (Rev 01/09)

The degree must clearly be on the transcripts (Rev 01/09)

At the bachelor level the major must have a minimum of thirty-six semester hours of safety/ approved degree specific courses

The degree (bachelor, master, or doctorate) must include a minimum of nine semester hours of management exclusive of the safety / approved degree program courses or incorporated within the courses

“Valid Government Issued Identification” is required for Certification.

We affirm that our safety/ safety related degree requirements meet those set above by the Institute for Safety and Health Management, and that all those graduating from our institution with a safety/ safety related degree will have satisfied the requirements of the degree and those established by the Institute. (See Attachment A. Safety and Management Degree Catalog Listings)

The degree program is accredited by a member organization of the Council on Higher Education Accreditation, in which the degree identifies the graduate as having earned a baccalaureate (B), master (M), or doctorial (D) degree in safety or safety related degree as approved by the ISHM board (Rev 01/09) (copy of catalog page acceptable)

The degree must clearly identify safety or safety related degree as approved by the ISHM board (Rev 01/09) in its title (as shown in the catalog) (copy of catalog page acceptable)

At the bachelor level, the major must have a minimum of thirty-six semester hours of safety/ approved degree specific courses (as shown in the catalog) (catalog copy of page(s) acceptable)

The degree (bachelor, master, or doctorate) must include a minimum of nine semester hours of management exclusive of the courses or incorporated within the safety/safety related courses (as shown in the catalog or highlighted) (copy of catalog page acceptable)

Those degree programs meeting the aforementioned requirements will receive a letter of conformation and their degree(s) and institution will be posted on the Institute website (www.ishm.org).

If more than one degree is being applied for, separate applications must be made for each degree.

After applications are approved, any changes in the approved degrees must be resubmitted for continuance on the approved degree program list.